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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.99, 908.07 and 436.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.99, 908.07 and 436.56 is: 602.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.99 : 908.07 = 436.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.99/908.07 = 436.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.99x = 908.07 × 436.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.99x = 396,427.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,427.04/657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.48

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